Yup, it’s true, they just plug your phone into a device and download all your data whether it’s password protected or not. There are applications available for certain smart phones that will allow you to bypass this security, but there is no overall solution for you to stop police from using their mobile phone hack box to download all the data from your phone.

So if you are extremely paranoid about your privacy or have embarrassing texts you don’t want anyone else to know about, then this is what you can do to help.

Don’t store data on your phone

Do not add contacts

Delete your call history

Delete your text messages

But if that is a bit overkill and inconvenient for your lifestyle, then you might be lucky since these machines aren’t available in all areas. So there are a few other things you can do that might ease your anxiety and also maybe save your ass.